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MPs feel left out of foundation stone laying, parliamentary panel steps in
A parliamentary panel has called attention to the frequent exclusion of MPs from events related to rural road schemes. Read More
COAS Gen Dhiraj Seth visits Central Command HQ in Lucknow, reviews operational readiness
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI): The Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, on Tuesday visited the Central Command headquarters in Lucknow and reviewed the prevailing operational preparedness and capability enhancement initiatives, the Army said. Read More
SP protest over Ram temple donation theft disrupts UP Assembly, 11 bills passed amid uproar
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Assembly was adjourned till 12.20 pm on Tuesday amid an uproar by Samajwadi Party members over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Read More
CM asked for resignation; will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Tuesday said Chief Minister D K Shivakumar phoned him requesting his resignation from the post, adding that he would decide after discussing the matter with BJP and Read More
Terror suspects spotted, search ops launched in J&K’s Poonch
Following intelligence indicating potential terror suspects in Poonch, security forces have launched coordinated operations in two strategic locations. Read More
Actor Pradeep Rawat of ‘Ghajini’, ‘Lagaan’ fame passes away after battle with Cancer, funeral details inside: EXCLUSIVE
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for portraying some of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Read More
Kangana Ranaut, Khushbu Sundar slam Udhayanidhi Stalin: ‘Not acceptable’
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan, saying his arrest sets a positive example. Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mega transport project back on track in Pune as civic body invites bids for consultants
Pune, Aug 4 (PTI): The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started the process of reviving the long-pending High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) project in the city by inviting bids to appoint consultants for technical work and land acquisition Read More
No Insurance, No Fuel? Supreme Court Recommends Pilot Project Linking Petrol To Vehicle Insurance
In a significant push towards improving road safety, the Supreme Court has recommended that the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) develop a pilot project linking a vehicle&# Read More
SIAM Flags E20 Fuel Quality Issues; Centre Says Contamination Cases Are ‘Extremely Rare’
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Tuesday issued a clarification after reports claimed that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) had raised concerns over the quality of E20 petrol and its impact on vehicle compone Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
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Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
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IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
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Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
MPs feel left out of foundation stone laying, parliamentary panel steps in
A parliamentary panel has called attention to the frequent exclusion of MPs from events related to rural road schemes. Read More
COAS Gen Dhiraj Seth visits Central Command HQ in Lucknow, reviews operational readiness
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI): The Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, on Tuesday visited the Central Command headquarters in Lucknow and reviewed the prevailing operational preparedness and capability enhancement initiatives, the Army said. Read More
SP protest over Ram temple donation theft disrupts UP Assembly, 11 bills passed amid uproar
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Assembly was adjourned till 12.20 pm on Tuesday amid an uproar by Samajwadi Party members over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Read More
CM asked for resignation; will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Tuesday said Chief Minister D K Shivakumar phoned him requesting his resignation from the post, adding that he would decide after discussing the matter with BJP and Read More
Terror suspects spotted, search ops launched in J&K’s Poonch
Following intelligence indicating potential terror suspects in Poonch, security forces have launched coordinated operations in two strategic locations. Read More
Actor Pradeep Rawat of ‘Ghajini’, ‘Lagaan’ fame passes away after battle with Cancer, funeral details inside: EXCLUSIVE
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for portraying some of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Read More
Kangana Ranaut, Khushbu Sundar slam Udhayanidhi Stalin: ‘Not acceptable’
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan, saying his arrest sets a positive example. Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mega transport project back on track in Pune as civic body invites bids for consultants
Pune, Aug 4 (PTI): The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started the process of reviving the long-pending High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) project in the city by inviting bids to appoint consultants for technical work and land acquisition Read More
No Insurance, No Fuel? Supreme Court Recommends Pilot Project Linking Petrol To Vehicle Insurance
In a significant push towards improving road safety, the Supreme Court has recommended that the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) develop a pilot project linking a vehicle&# Read More
SIAM Flags E20 Fuel Quality Issues; Centre Says Contamination Cases Are ‘Extremely Rare’
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Tuesday issued a clarification after reports claimed that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) had raised concerns over the quality of E20 petrol and its impact on vehicle compone Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
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Egyptian doctor wrongly connects organ in a way that bowel waste is channeled back to stomach, UK cancels his licence
Egyptian doctor loses license in the UK after a botched surgery in which he joined organs wrongly. Read More
MPs feel left out of foundation stone laying, parliamentary panel steps in
A parliamentary panel has called attention to the frequent exclusion of MPs from events related to rural road schemes. Read More
Mega transport project back on track in Pune as civic body invites bids for consultants
Pune, Aug 4 (PTI): The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started the process of reviving the long-pending High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) project in the city by inviting bids to appoint consultants for technical work and land acquisition Read More
US lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral ties
Washington, Aug 4 (PTI): A US lawmaker on Tuesday voiced concern over the amendments proposed by India to its laws governing foreign donations received by NGOs, trusts, educational institutions and religious organisations, and said the move could af Read More
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